How long can I expect my Yaktrax to last?
The answer totally depends upon the surfaces your walking on. If you walk primarily on ice and packed snow you can expect them to last for years. If you walk on patches of dry sidewalk and patches of ice you can obviously expect them to wear out sooner since the dry patches will cause the steel coils to wear out faster. If you walk on sharp objects you can expect the straps to wear out faster. If you know you’re going to be walking in harsher conditions or if you know you’re going to be walking longer distances you’re better off buying the Yaktrax Pro because the straps are made from a thicker, tougher real rubber compound and the stainless steel coils are heavier duty. The Yaktrax Walker is considered light duty ice cleats and are designed for occasional use. The Yaktrax Pro is considered a medium duty ice cleat but still is not designed to be used every day. If you live in an area where you get snow and ice almost every day… you walk on rougher surfaces…you take very long walks..
